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Medlicott Family History

Medlicott Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Medlicott in Wentnor (Shropshire).

The placename derives from an uncertain first element + Old English cot ‘hut’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Medlicott family from?

You can see how Medlicott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Medlicott family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Medlicott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Medlicott families living in Shropshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Medlicott's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Medlicott families in 1891.
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What did your Medlicott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Medlicott. 14% of Medlicott men worked as a House Painter and 69% of Medlicott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Medlicott were Builders Labourer and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • House Painter
    14%
  • Retired
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Medlicott family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Medlicott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Medlicott census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Medlicott. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 696 military records available for the last name Medlicott. For the veterans among your Medlicott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Medlicott lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Medlicott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Medlicott in 1966 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Medlicott ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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